What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Almost all highway across the plains; I think she liked stretching her legs.

 

That looks great! In time I’ll add some sliders to the grey Taco, I’m waiting on a skid from RCI currently.

 

Baja ditch lights on greenlane offroad brackets

 

The shop looked like a pretty clean and modern operation. Of course I couldn't go in but could peak through the door: lots of space, a few robots, racks of tubes, and some welders working their magic. In the reception area they had a display with most of their armor. I saw a 4Runner in the parking lot with their roof rack and it was really low profile. The guy who installed my sliders even went out of his way to get me a black RCI sticker . I guess I'm a fan!
A front skid is next; trying to decide if I want the RCI one or the TRD one. Both would do everything I need and more but they are different styles.
I sort of wanted to install them myself but I've injured one shoulder so I'm out of commission for months, and when I tell my buddies who might be able to help me that I got sliders they have no idea what I'm talking about. Given what I saved on shipping I think it was worth it to have them done by the pro.

 

After hearing that the Fumoto valve is accessible without removing the RCI skid I pulled the trigger on Dec 27th. While it would be entertaining to run over the hill and see the shop, the cost/benefit worked out better to have it shipped over to the western slope. They mentioned something about 4 weeks, maybe I should check in?

 

It’s somewhat of a state mascot, lol

 

Which model valve did you go with?

 

did you pay any fedex/ ups broker fee's? I like greenlane products but hate paying broker fees for products coming from canada

 

Hes in Bc, thats a bC Park plate

 

Finally got around to building the dog a platform - I think she approves!

Also mounted my new roam awning and traction boards.

 

I went with the

$61 F133S with LC-10 S-Series Large Body FUMOTO Valve with Short Nipple and LC-10 Lever Clip for 12mm-1.25 Gold

F133S short nipple M12-1.25 and added the MH-10 hose connector. I was concerned about the valve being the lowest point on the truck. Also being able to connect a hose is key for no mess oils changes.

If you go the Fumoto route, I wouldn’t take the truck in for oil changes. The stoney bologna 19 yo 200 LB gorilla at quick lube is probably going to have a hard time with it and something will get broken or done incorrectly. YMMV

 

It was worth it. Especially because of your shoulder. And, you met real life, RCI people.

 

I was going to say it helps, but really I have no idea if it helps. My sliders are on Route on a truck right now and I had to call them a couple times cuz I just didn't hear from them didn't know what was going on didn't get an update on the progress. It was funny each time I called they always answered we're always very nice to work with, and they always had a really good bit of information on updating me with the progress so. It wouldn't hurt to call in check on your order.

 

Nice, I have the BX23S with backhoe. How does it handle with trailering it? I've been considering a 16ft aluminum trailer, but steel would be way cheaper!

 

Swapped the Grille and tinted windows. Next up a lowering kit and swap them oem steelies for oem alloys wheels. Oh and waiting on seat covers.

 

Nice Air connectors! Do you find them getting full of mud or snow?

 

Love the hood decal on 22 Pros... very nice!

 

Not typically. I actually found that the little rubber feet that you can get for the metal folding chairs work perfectly as caps for these chucks. I need to replace them as they rotted. I actually plan to replace these with a schrader valves soon.

 

Painted these

 

Tent looks good! What bed rack is that? Height looks perfect IMO.